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To: A. Geiche who wrote (472471)10/7/2003 6:40:40 PM
From: Thomas A Watson  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769670
 
I see you find sound and prudent objectionable. LOL...

Yes common sense is the least level that I try to identify. Below that are idiot identification event cues. Not sound and prudent unsophisticated judgment, just plain stupidity.

sound and prudent even if unsophisticated judgment is far superior to stupidity.

sound and prudent even lacking lacking social and economic sophistication is far superior to stupidity.

sound and prudent judgement is sound and prudent.

sound ( P ) Pronunciation Key (sound)
adj. sound·er, sound·est

1. Free from defect, decay, or damage; in good condition.
2. Free from disease or injury. See Synonyms at healthy.
3. Having a firm basis; unshakable: a sound foundation.
4. Financially secure or safe: a sound economy.
5.
1. Based on valid reasoning: a sound observation. See Synonyms at valid.
2. Free from logical flaws: sound reasoning.
3. Logic. Of or relating to an argument in which all the premises are true and the conclusion follows from the premises.

pru·dent ( P ) Pronunciation Key (prdnt)
adj.

1. Wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense.